Online seminar Schools of thought in the circular economy - Cradle2Cradle application examples from Austria

Cradle to Cradle is one of the highest quality and most comprehensive certifications for industry and trade along the entire value chain. Originally founded by the chemist Prof Michael Braungart and the US architect William McDonough C2C has developed into one of the leading certifications over the last 10 years. We show some impressive examples of how companies C2C successfully implemented to close their loops.

In this online seminar from 5 April 2022 with 55 participantsYou will learn about the possible applications of Cradle to Cradle as a school of thought, strategy and implementation method for companies on their way to the circular economy and find out first-hand how WOLFORD from Bregenz in Vorarlberg, a globally active company in the laundry sector, has consistently integrated Cradle to Cradle into all areas of the company.

Lecturer:

• Reinhard Backhausen, EPEA-Switzerland and Reinhard Backhausen textile & circular consulting, one of the pioneers of the circular economy in Austria, already started in 2008, C2C in his company. He was also President of the Austrian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather Industry and has also expanded the understanding of the circular economy among the member companies. Since 2013, he has been advising international companies on the implementation of the circular economy and the corresponding business development as part of his consulting firm. At the beginning of the event, he will speak in general terms about the development of cradle-to-cradle, present practical examples and also point out future prospects.

• Andreas Röhrich, Global Director R&D and Sustainability WOLFORD AGhas been with WOLFORD for 24 years. Together with EPEA-Switzerland, he has worked intensively on the implementation of C2C at Wolford and will therefore report first-hand on the practical implementation and the associated challenges.

moderated by Karin Huber-Heim, Circular Economy Forum Austria